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Updated: February 13, 2007 11:59:27 AM
Also Known As: W97.Thursday, W97M.Automat.K
Type: Macro


W97M.Thus.A is a simple macro virus that infects Word 97 documents. It has a payload that triggers on December 13th which will try to delete all files and subdirectories from the root of the C: drive. This virus will also disable the macro virus protection in Word 97.
Protection

* Initial Rapid Release version September 2, 1999
* Latest Rapid Release version September 2, 1999
* Initial Daily Certified version September 2, 1999
* Latest Daily Certified version September 2, 1999
* Initial Weekly Certified release date pending

Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
Threat Assessment
Wild

* Wild Level: Low
* Number of Infections: 0 - 49
* Number of Sites: 0 - 2
* Geographical Distribution: Low
* Threat Containment: Easy
* Removal: Easy

Damage

* Damage Level: Low

Distribution

* Distribution Level: Low

Writeup By: Motoaki Yamamura